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Autism Society: Improving Digestion

Here are some first steps The Autism Society suggests for improving digestion in individuals diagnosed with autism: How to Begin: Dietary Modifications to Improve Leaky Gut and Gut InflammationImproving digestion, reducing inflammation and healing the gut are important steps in overall health and healing. Behavior, language, eye contact and skin

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A Sensory Motor Approach to Feeding

By the age of two, the typically developing child has the ability to eat a wide variety of food textures and usually has been exposed to a variety of food tastes.Medical issues, delays or disorders in gross motor development, and sensory processing issues may contribute to feeding disorders. Children with

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New Decatur Location!

Our Decatur location is moving! In order to better serve the needs of our patients, we are moving to a new, nearby location. Our move will provide enhanced space for therapy, a more comfortable waiting room, and more conventient parking. We will be providing therapy out of our new location

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Stuttering: Resource Catalog

Click here to view The Stuttering Foundation’s new resource catalog for those who stutter. For more information on stuttering and speech therapy please visit https://www.pediaspeech.com/ or call us at 770-209-9826.

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Animal Rhymes

Rhyming activites are a great way to improve phonological awareness. Phonological awareness refers to an individual’s awareness of the phonological structure, or sound structure, of spoken words. It is essential for future reading skills. Click here for some great animal rhymes ranging in skill level! “I’m stopping for a moment just

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Photo Friday!

Having fun with Ms. Beth! Click here to find out more about Beth Frilingos M.Ed, CCC-SLP.

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Meet Sarah!

Sarah Hay PhD, CCC-SLP is one of our newest additions to the PediaSpeech family!Sarah received her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders at Auburn University, her Master’s of Science in Communication Disorders from Baylor University, and her Doctorate from the University of Memphis. Her doctoral dissertation was on processing limitations in

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14th Annual Disability Day at the Capitol

14th Annual Disability Day at the CapitolMy Life is For Real!Celebrate Community, Advocacy, and Friendship Thursday, February 16, 20129:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.9:00 a.m. T-shirt distribution, activities and exhibits at the Georgia Freight DepotFirst come, first served 11:00 a.m. Rally Program on the Capitol Steps 12:00 p.m. Unity March to

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Occupational Therapy: Developing Scissor and Fine Motor Skills

Here are some activities for developing pre-scissor and fine motor skills! Crawling activities – through a tunnel or home made obstacle course. Balloon Volleyball – hit a balloon or light beach ball with your hands and see how long you can keep it up in the air Walking on hands, pretending

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